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New Zealand set for weeks of political wrangling after knife-edge poll
AFP - 45m ago
New Zealand faced the prospect Sunday of weeks of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear …
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Impeached Paraguay leader charged over shock implosion of bank
AFP - 4h ago
Paraguayan prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Pena and took him into custody Saturday over a banking crisis that …
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Gunman 'fascinated by far-right' kills six in Krakow, Poland
Nov 08 2026
Six people were killed and at least 15 wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic centre of …
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Pope Leo condemns drug violence, pushes marriage in Uruguay
Nov 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday slammed the deaths of children in areas of wealthy Uruguay gripped by drug violence and urged …
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Real Madrid beat Valencia as Spanish football honours De Miguel
AFP - 7h ago
Real Madrid pulled level with La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Valencia on Saturday, as Spanish football paid …
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Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new government
AFP - 8h ago
Israel's president announced on Saturday he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last …
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Pope Leo slams violence, child deaths in wealthy Uruguay
AFP - 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday slammed the deaths of children in areas of wealthy Uruguay gripped by drug violence, as he …
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Real Madrid beat Valencia to level Liga leaders Barca
AFP - 58m ago
Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh match running as Real Madrid pulled provisionally level on points with La Liga …
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Norris grabs pole in rainswept qualifying for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
AFP - 41m ago
McLaren's outgoing world champion Lando Norris grabbed pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a brave and …
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Delap double condemns Man City to third straight defeat
AFP - 10h ago
Manchester City slumped to a third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday as Liam Delap's double lifted …
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Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war
AFP - 10h ago
Iran said on Saturday its military had grown stronger since the outset of the war with the United States, as mediators …
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Alcaraz sets up Paris Masters final clash with Shelton
AFP - 2h ago
Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that taking on world number four Ben Shelton is "one of the best challenges" in tennis …
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Gunman kills six in historic centre of Poland's Krakow
AFP - 1h ago
Six people were killed and a dozen others wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic centre …
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Arsenal edge past Hull to stretch Premier League lead
AFP - 12h ago
Arsenal beat stubborn Hull 1-0 to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points on Saturday while …
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Poland says six killed after gunman opens fire in Krakow's historic centre
AFP - 41m ago
Poland's police said on Saturday that six people had been killed and a dozen wounded after a gunman opened fire in the …
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Clashes in Paris after new French protests
AFP - 13h ago
Thousands of people protested across France Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with clashes erupting …
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New mass protests in France as police thwart banned rally
AFP - 32m ago
Thousands of people protested across France on Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with Paris police …
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Poland says five killed in shooting in Krakow's historic centre
AFP - 52m ago
Poland's police said on Saturday five people had been killed and around a dozen wounded after a gunman opened fire in …
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Poland says five killed in shooting in central Krakow
AFP - 38m ago
Poland's police said on Saturday five people were killed and around a dozen wounded after a gunman opened fire in the …
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Paraguay ex-president under questioning in banking scandal
AFP - 3h ago
Paraguayan prosecutors on Saturday began questioning former president Santiago Pena over his alleged involvement in a …
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Ukraine says Russia ramps up strikes to pressure Kyiv at talks
AFP - 16h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia of intensifying strikes across the country to put …
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Pope Leo urges Uruguay's Catholics to be 'bridge builders'
AFP - 7h ago
Pope Leo urged Catholics in Uruguay, Latin America's most secular country, to be "bridge builders" for the faith on …
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New mass protests in France as police seek to thwart banned rally
AFP - 1h ago
Tens of thousands of people were set to protest across France on Saturday in a new show of anger against the government …
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France braces for protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'
AFP - 6h ago
French unions and student groups are set to take to the streets for another day of protests on Saturday, while the …
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Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout
AFP - Nov 07 2026
US President Donald Trump on Friday named Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief …
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Crisis-hit Paraguay impeaches Pena, replaces him with VP Alliana
AFP - 18h ago
Pedro Alliana became president of Paraguay on Friday following the impeachment of his predecessor over a massive banking …
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Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape'
AFP - 7h ago
Pope Leo XIV on Friday defended universal healthcare after undergoing surgery for lung cancer as he began a 12-day tour …
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Paraguayan President Pena impeached over banking crisis
Nov 06 2026
Paraguayan Senators on Friday voted to impeach President Santiago Pena over the collapse of a major bank that locked …
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Keenan's hat-trick inspires Ireland to rout of Argentina
Nov 06 2026
Hugo Keenan scored three tries in his first home Test appearance in over a year as Ireland outclassed a disappointing …
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Red-hot Barry strikes twice as Everton sink Coventry
Nov 06 2026
Thierno Barry extended his red-hot streak with a double as Everton beat Coventry 3-1 to climb into fifth place in the …
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Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semis
Nov 06 2026
Carlos Alcaraz produced another miracle in the French capital as the seven-time Grand Slam champion fended off two match …
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Tech stocks stage partial rebound while dollar gains after US jobs data
Nov 06 2026
Tech shares rose Friday, recovering a fraction of losses from the prior session's rout as the dollar rallied after …
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Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay at start of 12-day South America tour
Nov 06 2026
Pope Leo XIV began an emotionally charged tour of South America on Friday, returning to a continent that helped shape …
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Trump names migration hardliner Miller new chief of staff
Nov 06 2026
US President Donald Trump on Friday named close aide Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, promoting the architect …
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Paraguay president's impeachment trial begins
Nov 06 2026
Senators opened an impeachment trial against Paraguay's president Friday after the collapse of a major bank locked …
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Paraguay Senate begins president impeachment trial
Nov 06 2026
The impeachment trial of Paraguay's President Santiago Pena began Friday in the Senate, three days after the implosion …
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Tech stocks bounce but fail to recover losses
Nov 06 2026
Tech stocks bounced on Wall Street Friday but failed to fully recover from the previous day's rout on fears that the …
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White House confident Trump arch will overcome legal block
Nov 06 2026
The White House on Friday dismissed a legal ruling that blocked President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch project …
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Ireland suspects 'co-ordinated' campaign as Europe bomb hoaxes widen
Nov 06 2026
Ireland's government said Friday that hoax bomb claims sent to Irish media outlets amid a spate of threats against …
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Paraguay Senate rejects bid to delay president impeachment trial
Nov 06 2026
Paraguay's Senate on Friday rejected President Santiago Pena's bid to delay his impeachment trial over a banking scandal …
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Kenyan starvation cult leader sentenced to 200 years for child murders
Nov 06 2026
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher was sentenced to 200 years in prison on Friday for the murder of 190 children and one …
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Stocks fall as Nasdaq bounce fails to ease AI doubts
Nov 06 2026
Technology shares plunged Friday after an unnerving rout on Wall Street as fears grew that Democrats would ratchet up a …
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An AI reckoning? Investors brace for potential fallout
Nov 06 2026
"Correction" is not the word investors want to hear, but the stampede out of AI and technology stocks this week has …
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Musk's futuristic Cybertruck rolls toward exit
Nov 06 2026
Production of Cybertrucks -- the pickups hailed by enthusiasts as a symbol of Elon Musk's futuristic ambitions and …
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Paraguay president, facing impeachment, seeks more time to prep defense
Nov 06 2026
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, who is facing impeachment proceedings following a banking scandal that has affected …
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Tanzania opposition leader sentenced to four years in treason trial
Nov 06 2026
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, potentially …
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Europe bomb hoaxes spread to media as more flights hit by alerts
Nov 06 2026
Several Irish media outlets reported receiving bomb threats on Friday as a wave of hoax alerts that had so far mainly …
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Tech stocks suffer bloodbath as US midterms fuel AI fears
Nov 06 2026
Technology shares plunged Friday after an unnerving rout on Wall Street as fears grew that Democrats would accelerate a …
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Tanzania opposition leader avoids death penalty in treason trial
Nov 06 2026
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was convicted Friday on the lesser charge of inciting unrest, avoiding the death …
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2026 'most likely' to be second-hottest year on record: EU monitor
Nov 06 2026
The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Nino weather …
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'Pit of hell': Turkish mum, daughter lead fight against coal mine
Nov 06 2026
Near her village in southwestern Turkey, Nejla Isik walks through what remains of the devastated Akbelen forest, pausing …
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Pope Leo leaves on emotional South America tour weeks after surgery
Nov 06 2026
Pope Leo XIV headed to South America on Friday for an emotionally charged reunion with the continent that helped shape …
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US federal judge blocks Trump's massive arch project
Nov 06 2026
A US federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch project on Thursday, casting doubt over the …
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Paraguay president steps down as banking crisis sows chaos
Nov 06 2026
A banking scandal that left almost half Paraguay's population without access to their savings prompted President …
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Panel votes to proceed with Trump's massive arch despite complaints
Nov 06 2026
A public commission greenlit US President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch despite hearing hours of testimony on …
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Tokyo demands Moscow release seized Japan Tobacco assets
Nov 06 2026
Tokyo said Friday it had demanded the immediate release of Japan Tobacco's assets seized in Russia, as relations with …
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Pope Leo on emotional South America tour weeks after cancer surgery
Nov 06 2026
Pope Leo XIV heads to South America on Friday for an emotionally charged reunion with the continent that helped shape …
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Carrick fights for Man Utd job ahead of international break
Nov 06 2026
Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for what could be the last time against Aston Villa this weekend as he …
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Bournemouth stay perfect in Europa League as Milan lose again
Nov 06 2026
Bournemouth extended their perfect Europa League record on Thursday as they came from behind to win 3-1 at 10-man Sparta …
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Bear necessities: Indian techie builds wildlife alert
Nov 06 2026
After his mother was killed in a bear attack in Kashmir, Indian software engineer Mudasir Ali developed an online …
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California governor says commuting all death sentences in state
Nov 06 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday he was commuting all death sentences across the state to life …
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Trump designates Oval Office as national monument
Nov 06 2026
US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday designating the Oval Office as a national monument, redoubling his …
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Peru airport thwarts plot to smuggle 3,000 tarantulas in dirty socks
Nov 06 2026
More than 3,000 tarantulas were seized at an airport in Lima before the furry crawlers could be smuggled to Germany, …
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Melania hosts Russia and Ukraine as Trump touts deal for 'all of Europe'
Nov 05 2026
US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and "all of Europe," after …
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Trump complains but Democratic steamroller powers ahead
Nov 05 2026
US President Donald Trump lashed out at "crooked" elections Thursday as the Democrats' midterm steamroller powered …
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Leftist Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayor
Nov 05 2026
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousted incumbent Democrat Karen Bass to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, ending a …
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Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists
Nov 05 2026
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, …
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New hoax bomb threats hit European flights
Nov 05 2026
Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as about 20 commercial flights were hit by a third day of …
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France workers strike, march for 'dignified wage'
Nov 05 2026
Hundreds of thousands of striking workers protested across France on Thursday against the rising cost of living …
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LIV Golf league to shut down after five years
Nov 05 2026
The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to …
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Russell Brand guilty of rape, three sexual assaults
Nov 05 2026
British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, …
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Spain coach De la Fuente among mourners at tragic footballer De Miguel's funeral
Nov 05 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente and the president of Real Madrid were among several hundred mourners …
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Melania Trump calls for 'enduring' Ukraine truce as rivals meet at White House
Nov 05 2026
US First Lady Melania Trump called for a "more enduring" ceasefire in Ukraine as she hosted a rare meeting between …
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Seen and heard at France protests
Nov 05 2026
AFP has deployed reporters, photographers and video journalists in cities across France to document nationwide …
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong given 10 more years for collusion
Nov 05 2026
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in jail on Thursday for colluding with foreign …
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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage
Nov 05 2026
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the …
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement
Nov 05 2026
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the …
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Ballon d'Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich
Nov 05 2026
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said on Thursday the decision to further his Bayern Munich stay was made "a long time ago" …
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Bomb threats hit European flights for third day
Nov 05 2026
Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as at least 14 European flights were hit by hoax bomb …
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Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu
Nov 05 2026
Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday as the favourite to be tasked with trying to form an Israeli government as a religious …
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Trump faces new political reality as Democrats vow investigations
Nov 05 2026
President Donald Trump was left to grapple on Thursday with the stinging rebuke from voters after a midterm election …
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France braces for demonstrations as trade unions strike
Nov 05 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across France on Thursday, as unions hold strikes …
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Bangladesh garment workers largely return after wage protests
Nov 05 2026
Garment workers in Bangladesh largely resumed work on Thursday after days of wage protests, although some factories …
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years
Nov 05 2026
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in jail on Thursday for colluding with foreign …
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Gaza turns rubble into power with homemade wind turbines
Nov 05 2026
Above a maze of tents in a crowded displacement camp in Gaza, homemade wind turbines made from scrap metal and salvaged …
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US first lady to host Ukrainian, Russian officials at White House
Nov 05 2026
US First Lady Melania Trump will host officials from Moscow and Kyiv at the White House on Thursday, ahead of talks in …
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Race for 2028 heats up after US midterms firestorm
Nov 05 2026
President Donald Trump's stunning midterms defeat by the Democrats has upended another US election -- the race to …
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South Africa, France eye bragging rights in inaugural Nations Championship
Nov 05 2026
Unbeaten southern hemisphere heavyweights South Africa and New Zealand have travelled north for what promises to be a …
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India's 'Lord of the Rings': filmmakers hail 'Ramayana' epic
Nov 05 2026
The makers of an Indian blockbuster based on the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana have hailed the new film as an …
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Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
Nov 05 2026
Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing …
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French bank says cyberattack stole around $100 mn
Nov 05 2026
French regional bank Credit Mutuel Arkea said Wednesday it had been the victim of a cyberattack that allowed fraudulent …
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LIV Golf relaunch collapses as key investor withdraws: reports
Nov 05 2026
The rebel LIV Golf tour's bid to relaunch itself after filing for bankruptcy has collapsed following the withdrawal of …
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Liverpool lose to Fenerbahce as Como hit nine in stunning Champions League win
Nov 05 2026
Liverpool's perfect record in this season's Champions League ended in a 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce in Turkey on Wednesday …
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to be sentenced for collusion
Nov 04 2026
One of Hong Kong's best-known democracy activists, Joshua Wong, will be sentenced on Thursday for the national security …
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Seen and heard: Democratic voters rejoice after US midterms
Nov 04 2026
Democratic voters across the United States celebrated Wednesday after midterm results that exceeded their most …
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'Envision chandeliers': Trump touts ballroom after midterms rout
Nov 04 2026
While Republicans nursed a brutal hangover from their US midterms defeat, President Donald Trump was busy -- showing off …
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Stocks surge, oil tumbles after Trump's election rout
Nov 04 2026
Wall Street stocks surged Wednesday as markets greeted the resolution of US midterm elections while oil prices tumbled …
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Israel president urges compromise after divisive election
Nov 04 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday doubled down on accusations of foreign interference in last …
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Zelensky in Spain for talks with world leaders
Nov 04 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Madrid on Wednesday to drum up fresh military support …
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Trump's winning coalition fractures in Republican midterm rout
Nov 04 2026
President Donald Trump urged Republicans to "pretend I'm on the ballot" in the US midterms. And they did, except not in …
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Trump tries to brush off midterms rout as Democrats celebrate
Nov 04 2026
President Donald Trump attempted Wednesday to brush off a stunning rebuke from voters in the US midterm elections, …
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Trump under pressure on Iran war after Republicans' midterms defeat
Nov 04 2026
US President Donald Trump concedes that the war he ordered on Iran was partly to blame for his Republican Party's …
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